LOCAL STUDENTS FLAGSHIP ARTWORK FEATURES ON 2023 MEMBERSHIP CARD

In 2022 Belmont 16s initiated a school based art program, ‘Creative Canvas Competition’. Students from 14 schools in the eastern Lake Macquarie catchment area were invited to create artwork that represented something “Uniquely Lake Macquarie” to them. We were overwhelmed at receiving 25 wonderful and thoughtful submissions. Members and visitors were charged with voting for their favourite art pieces from finalists, displayed on large signs located within the Club over a 3 week period. Local school student 12 year-old Sabine of Valentine Public school secured the most votes with her artwork that took 3 days to design.

Using an indigenous styled dot painting method in acknowledgment of traditional land owners the Awabakal People, Sabine also included animals that she has seen in and around the lake. In winning, Sabine secured a $5,000 donation for her school, to enhance a nature play area for all future students, as well as a gift voucher to OfficeWorks for herself. The process and feedback from this competition was so impactful that it was decided Sabine’s artwork should be used on our 2023 membership card.

Congratulations Sabine!

We would like to express thanks to all schools, teachers, parents and students, who participated in our ‘Creative Canvas Competition’. We are appreciative for the support shown by the Arts and Cultural department of Lake Macquarie City Council as well as our local Aboriginal Lands Council.

Click below to read more about our Creative Canvas Competition on our Website. READ MORE